FCC Clears More Downlink Spectrum for Satellite Internet Services Like Starlink
The Federal Communications Commission is opening up more radio spectrum to Starlink, which promises to improve download speeds and capacity for the satellite internet service. On Wednesday, the FCC voted to open access to the 12.7-13.25GHz and 42-42.5GHz radio bands for fixed satellite services, such as Starlink. Starlink dishes already use the 12.7-13.25GHz frequency range for Earth-to-space transmissions, or uploads.
- ▪The Federal Communications Commission is opening up more radio spectrum to Starlink, which promises to improve download speeds and capacity for the satellite internet service.
- ▪On Wednesday, the FCC voted to open access to the 12.7-13.25GHz and 42-42.5GHz radio bands for fixed satellite services, such as Starlink.
- ▪Starlink dishes already use the 12.7-13.25GHz frequency range for Earth-to-space transmissions, or uploads.
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The Federal Communications Commission is opening up more radio spectrum to Starlink, which promises to improve download speeds and capacity for the satellite internet service. On Wednesday, the FCC voted to open access to the 12.7-13.25GHz and 42-42.5GHz radio bands for fixed satellite services, such as Starlink. Starlink dishes already use the 12.7-13.25GHz frequency range for Earth-to-space transmissions, or uploads. But now, the dishes and other fixed satellite internet services can use those bands for uplink and downlink, the FCC said in the draft order. The downlinking also applies to dishes in motion, meaning it should benefit Starlink use on planes and boats.
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